Cheers roared through the crowd in Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena as Umar Nurmagoemdov’s hand was raised after a grueling 5 round battle against Cory Sandhagen. All eyes are now on the potential successor to the title shot, with the champion watching closely as well. Sean O’Malley now has set his sights on a potential bout with the undefeated Umar Nurmagomedov. But before that, he has another agenda in mind.
The bantamweight champion agreed to the bout of against Nurmagomedov with a side of shade aimed squarely at the notorious Conor McGregor. O’Malley took to YouTube to share his thoughts on the Dagestani fighter’s callout after his win. He mused about the possibility of facing Nurmagomedov next, but with McGregor in the back of his mind.
“Me vs. Umar next?… Undefeated Umar [18-0] vs. undefeated ‘Suga’ [19-0], beat a Dagestani? I wouldn’t mind that. That would be a real good way to get at Conor McGregor. Oh, imagine how jealous he would be? I might go through Umar just for that! Could be a massive potential next fight,” said O’Malley.
It’s a statement that’s equal parts fighting talk and playful provocation. The bantamweight champ seems to be aiming to get two birds with one stone. Sean O’Malley is planning on defeating the undefeated Nurmagomedov while also making McGregor jealous in the process.
O’Malley and McGregor have been engaging in a war of words that’s been heating social media lately. The irony of the situation isn’t lost on fight fans. McGregor’s most high-profile loss came at the hands of Khabib Nurmagomedov, Umar’s cousin. Now, O’Malley seems to be dangling by the prospect of achieving what McGregor couldn’t – defeating a Nurmagomedov.
Sean O’Malley Takes Aim At Conor McGregor’s Recent Training Video
Trash talk is an art form, and social media jabs can be as impactful as those thrown in the Octagon. O’Malley has once again proven he’s a master of both. The flamboyant UFC bantamweight champion recently aimed the infamous McGregor, and his words packed quite the punch.
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It all started when McGregor, the former two-division champion known for his flashy lifestyle and even flashier fighting style, posted a sparring video on social media. Now, this clip was designed to impress fans and fellow fighters. But O’Malley, never one to mince words, had other thoughts.
“Slow and sloppy,” wrote O’Malley.
This latest chapter in the ongoing O’Malley-McGregor saga has become a source of entertainment for fight fans. One thing is clear: Sean O’Malley knows how to keep his name in the headlines. Whether he’s critiquing sparring videos or throwing down the gauntlet, ‘Sugar’ continues to prove that in the UFC, sometimes the best fights happen outside the octagon.
